Leeville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Leeville
Leeville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2470. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains adjacent to the Richmond River system, supporting a landscape dominated by agricultural land use, particularly beef cattle grazing, sugarcane farming, and related primary industries. Due to its rural nature, Leeville has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents living on large agricultural properties or acreage.
Local life and amenities in Leeville are closely tied to the surrounding regional centres. The locality itself functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure. For major services, retail shopping, high schools, and specialized medical care, residents rely on the nearby town of Casino, which serves as the primary commercial hub for the Richmond Valley LGA, as well as the larger city of Lismore. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking the area to the Bruxner Highway.
European settlement in the Leeville area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural clearing along the Richmond River catchment. The region holds historical significance relating to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, whose people managed the local ecosystems for millennia prior to European colonization. While the locality contains few major heritage-listed public buildings, its cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of pastoralism and dairy farming that shaped the Richmond Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 282 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.